Vision

To have a thriving and inclusive Canadian economy.

Mission

Our mission is to grow a diverse coalition of LGBT and allied businesses and professionals to promote economic growth and prosperity.

About Us

Established in 2003, the Canadian Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC) is a national, non-profit industry association. The CGLCC is committed to forming a broad-based coalition, representative of the various interests of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans-identified, Queer, Two-Spirited and Intersex (LGBT*) owned businesses, allied businesses, corporations, professionals, and students of business for the purpose of promoting economic growth and prosperity, through public and private sector advocacy and engagement, to advance the common business interests and opportunities of its members and stakeholders.

The CGLCC is Canada’s certifying body for LGBT owned businesses, as such we will continue to advance this program and connect LGBT business with corporate Canada.

The CGLCC will strive to be a national advocate on behalf of LGBT-owned businesses, professionals, students of business, and engage Canadian corporations that share in our desire to expand the community's financial opportunities, economic growth, continued innovation, and equality.

The CGLCC will work with provincial and regional chambers and business organizations on their issues to achieve success and turn that success in one region into success for others.

The CGLCC is committed to diversity and dedicated to seeking input from its members and stakeholders in developing policies and setting priorities.

The Canadian Council of Chambers and Business Organizations Council (CCCBO) is comprised of Canadian provincial and regional LGBT chambers of commerce and business associations that affiliate with the CGLCC. The CCCBO will give these organizations a voice at the leadership table. The CCCBO will elect its own leadership, discuss issues of importance, recommend policy and help determine how to advance the interests of the collective membership. In addition, the CCCBO will serve as a venue for its members to share information, discuss issues such as membership development and retention, offer mutual advice for attaining success and warding off failures, and communicate the needs of local groups to the CGLCC Board.

CORPORATE ADVISORY COUNCIL (CAC)

The Corporate Advisory Council (CAC) is a body composed of CGLCC corporate partners. Its two-fold mission is to discuss issues in which the CGLCC, its membership and those members of the CAC can work together to raise public awareness regarding diversity, such as the Supplier Diversity Procurement Program. Through joint project partnerships, memorandums of understanding, and other avenues, the CGLCC seek to educate Corporate Canada and the public as to the economic benefits of providing a diverse workplace and creating mutually beneficial relationships with the LGBT and LGBT friendly business community.

COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES

Comprised of CGLCC members, committees will be charged with identifying issues of importance to the organization and aiding in development of a strategic plan for addressing them. Whether it is advocacy in government or business, education on new and emerging business technologies, employee rights, trade, or other issues of importance to the LGBT business community, CGLCC committees will be active in steering sound policies for implementation.

Task forces will be named from time to time to address specific problems that arise. CGLCC task forces will bring together representatives from both committees and councils to share expertise and ideas in developing recommendations on how to address the particular issue at hand.